The Value of Psychometrics within Leadership Coaching
by David Paice on Dec 12, 2025
Psychometrics have become a core component of high-quality leadership coaching for a simple reason: when they are well-designed and correctly interpreted, they give leaders a reliable, evidence-based mirror on how they show up at work.
Fun in the Hybrid Workplace - Why It Matters More Than Ever
by David Paice on Dec 4, 2025
Hybrid work has reshaped the rhythms of teamwork: fewer spontaneous conversations, reduced visibility, and a greater risk of fragmentation. Leaders often assume that fun — the real, energising kind — is harder to create when people aren’t physically together. Yet research suggests the …
The Three Roles Leaders Play in the Workplace
by David Paice on Nov 27, 2025
Effective leadership demands a lot from people. Organisations expect technical competence, strategic clarity and the ability to lead, coach and manage others to deliver high performance. Yet these people-focused responsibilities are often underdeveloped. Many leaders adopt a leadershi …
The Current State of Leadership Coaching in the UK
by David Paice on Nov 17, 2025
In the UK today, the leadership coaching market is firmly established having reached adolescence at the turn of the millennium. It is still growing both in size as well as the curriculum taught which still evolves in line with current research. Data from Fortune Business Insights sugg …
The Feedback Loop of Fun
by David Paice on Nov 6, 2025
Think about the best team you have ever been part of. Chances are, people laughed together, shared ideas freely, and were not afraid to admit mistakes.
How do you measure team performance?
by David Paice on Oct 30, 2025
On one level assessing team performance may appear easy – are they winning? Is the team achieving their KPI targets? This single item measure may appear like the only indication leaders need, but this is short-sighted and will not support any leader over the long term as it negates ot …
What Do We Really Mean By Having "Fun At Work"?
by David Paice on Oct 23, 2025
When employees claim their company is “a fun place to work,” what do they actually mean? The idea may conjure thoughts of bean bags and team karaoke – enough to horrify the average team member. Organisational psychologists define fun in far richer terms – ‘fun at work’ refers not just …
Team Development Consultants & Team Coaches: What Do They Actually Do?
by David Paice on Sep 18, 2025
Team development consultants specialise in transforming underperforming teams into high-impact units that drive measurable business results. Unlike traditional team-building activities, professional team coaches focus on systematic interventions that address root causes of team dysfun …
Developing Leadership: Why Organisations Need More Than Individual Leaders
by David Paice on Sep 4, 2025
What is developing leadership? Developing leadership is a relational, whole-system capability that creates conditions for collective performance through clarity of purpose, trust, psychological safety, and shared accountability—not just individual skill development.
What is Conflict?
by David Paice on Aug 29, 2025
Conflict is often seen as something to avoid, but it is a natural and inevitable part of organisational life. When individuals and teams bring different perspectives, goals, and values to the table, tensions will arise. Far from being a sign of failure, conflict can be a healthy indic …